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University of Limerick

What you must know about UL scholarships

  • UL runs partial, merit-based scholarships for non-EU applicants (undergraduate and postgraduate). You are automatically reviewed for eligible awards when you submit your programme application. If successful, the scholarship decision is included with your offer letter.

  • Many scholarships are college/discipline-level (awarded by faculty/school) rather than a single central grant — check the faculty page for programme-specific awards.

 

Campus: Large, scenic campus along the River Shannon (the “Living Campus”) with modern facilities, student accommodation, and campus services.

 

Programmes offered: UL provides wide choice — full alphabetical lists of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are published on the UL site. UL reports 200+ postgraduate programmes and a very broad undergraduate portfolio.

 

Mode of study: On-campus, blended and online professional/part-time programmes are available — UL’s “Learn Online @ UL” materials describe supports for remote/blended learning.

 

Rankings & impact: UL appears in THE and other global rankings (THE World University Rankings 501–600 band; strong THE Impact and subject rankings for some areas). Use official ranking pages for the most current banding.

Scholarship

UL offers a generous range of merit-based and special scholarships for non-EU students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Most awards are partial — typically tuition reductions — and many require no separate application (they’re assessed automatically during your programme application).

 

1. Merit-Based Scholarships (Automatic — Undergraduate & Postgraduate)

  • Eligibility: Automatically reviewed once you submit your programme application.

  • Award: Partial tuition fee reductions.

  • Amount: Generally €1,500–€2,000 per year depending on programme and college.

  • Conditions:

    • You must be a non-EU, full-time fee-paying student.

    • Scholarship is valid only for the awarded programme.

    • You must enrol in September.

    • If you are already receiving external funding, you may not be eligible for another UL scholarship.

 

2. Kemmy Business School Scholarships

  • Eligibility: Non-EU applicants enrolling in undergraduate business degrees, such as BA International Business or Bachelor of Business Studies.

  • Application: No separate application required.

  • Award: Jim Kemmy India Scholarship – approx. €4,000 fee reduction per year (students pay ~€8,000 annual tuition).

  • Requirements:

    • Minimum 75% in Standard X & XII, including English and Math.

    • Meet English language requirements.

  • Retention: Must maintain progression rates annually.

 

3. Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Scholarships

  • Eligibility: Open to non-EU students in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes (excluding the Irish World Academy).

  • Award:

    • Undergraduate: €1,500–€2,000 per year

    • Postgraduate: Up to €2,000 per year

  • Deadline: Around 1 July annually.

  • Application: Indicate intent in the application form; complete and certified transcripts required.

 

4. Peter Real Analog Devices Scholarships

  • Eligibility: Undergraduate students demonstrating academic excellence.

  • Award:

    • 3 scholarships worth €5,000 each — to help cover living expenses.

  • Eligibility Categories:

    1. A student in science or engineering

    2. A Boston-area high-school graduate (honouring Peter Real)

    3. A student pursuing any general undergraduate degree

  • Deadline: May 2025

 

5. Irish World Academy of Music and Dance Scholarships

  • Awards:

    • PCC Accommodation Scholarship: €5,000 per year accommodation support.

    • Stepping Stones Scholarship: €1,000 for taught MA students with performance or academic excellence.

    • RTÉ Lyric FM Scholarship: Support for MA Classical String Performance students.

    • Universal Music UK Sound Foundation Bursary: Partial funding for community music and education students.

  • Application: Program director nomination + audition/personal statement.

  • Deadline: Varies between February and August.

 

6. Law School Scholarships

  • LLM Programmes: Partial fee waivers up to 50% for specific programmes such as LLM in International Commercial Law.

 

7. Education & Health Sciences Scholarships

  • Public Health MSc: Dr Sheila Boland Scholarship – €5,000 to support an 8-week placement.

  • Nursing & Midwifery: Edith and Leslie Downer Entrance Scholarship – €1,000 per year.

  • Psychology: Departmental scholarships available — check departmental pages for updates.

 

8. Sports Scholarships

  • Eligibility: Nationally recognised athletes (member of a governing body of sport).

  • Benefits:

    • Partial tuition coverage

    • Access to sports science support

    • Training facilities and gear

  • Application: Typical criteria include proof of performance and sport body membership.

 

9. Government of Ireland Scholarships (GOIIES)

  • Eligibility: International students pursuing Masters, PhD, or Postdoctoral research.

  • Coverage:

    • Full tuition

    • €34,000 annual stipend

    • Living and research allowances

  • Application window: Typically closes March yearly.

  • Remarks: Applications open separately alongside UL application — UL participates fully.

 

10. Sports Scholarships

  • Benefits: Partial tuition waiver + sports science support + training gear.

  • Eligibility: Proof of membership in a recognised national governing body of sport is required.

 

Important Notes for Applicants

  • Automatic scholarships: Most can’t be applied for separately—they are determined based on admission materials.

  • Application timing: Submit applications early (usually by March–May) to ensure full consideration before scholarships close.

  • Full Offer Required: Scholarship offers are usually formalised when your full offer is issued.

  • Language Proficiency: Meeting the programme’s English requirement is mandatory for scholarship eligibility.

Programs

Limerick, Ireland